The superstar is hoping to leave behind the role that made her a sensation — are you surprised?

Kristen, 21, says she’s looking for roles that challenge people who think of her as just a damsel in distress, France’sStarClub Magazinereports.

“I’m getting to the point in my career where I feel the need to emancipate myself artistically,” she said. “Don’t get me wrong, I will never be ungrateful for what Bella & Twilight gave me. But it’s a natural evolution of my career.”

What do you think, HollywoodLifers — will Kristen have a successful career beyond Twilight?